Industrial Electrical Engineer — Power & Life-Safety Design

WSP Global Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence team. This role can sit in multiple locations across the U.S.

and focuses on delivering high‑performance electrical design for industrial facilities. You will design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, grounding, and life safety systems; perform calculations, prepare specifications and drawings; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support projects from planning through closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering design for industrial, manufacturing, mission‑critical, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, or large commercial facilities.
• EIT Certificate.
• Experience designing building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and IEEE.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and common electrical design software.
• Experience coordinating electrical designs with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and other project team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for industrial facilities, including power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare specifications, construction documents, drawings, and reports.
• Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary teams and support projects through all delivery phases.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to verify conditions and support design implementation.
• Review designs for compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and client requirements; participate in QA/QC reviews.
• Work with project managers and senior engineers to support scope, schedule, and budget; resolve design/construction issues.
• Collaborate with senior staff to develop technical expertise and take on increased project responsibility.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

EIT Certificate

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

WSP seeks a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence team. This role can sit in multiple locations across the U.S.

and focuses on delivering high‑performance electrical design for industrial facilities. You will design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, grounding, and life safety systems; perform calculations, prepare specifications and drawings; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support projects from planning through closeout.